Counselor - THRIVE Program

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position will serve as the Counselor for the Transforming Health & Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program. The THRIVE Program will be a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to Veterans who are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress (PTS) resulting from a career serving our nation.

The three-phase program will 1) evaluate and diagnose physical, cognitive, and other health conditions during a 3-day evaluation period, 2) treat these diagnoses during a 3-week intensive outpatient program, and 3) continue to check in with the Veteran for up to 12 months following program completion. In its full capacity, the program will see approximately 150 Veterans per year and will provide a referral network and post-program follow-ups for as many as 400 Veterans and family members every year.

Summary:
Provides pyscho-social support to palliative care patients through the palliative care services consult team. Applies knowledge of psycho-social care in support of hospital quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self, and others.
2. Performs comprehensive and interdisciplinary patient assessments.
3. Provides supportive counseling to patients and families with advanced illness.
4. Participates in the discharge planning process for palliative care patients with full consideration of patient safety needs.
5. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning.
6. Serves as a liaison and resource between patients, families, providers and the whole healthcare team.
7. Educates physicians, patient care teams, and patients/families in palliative care principles and practices.
8. Participates in departmental, service line, hospital and organization-wide improvement activities.
9. Demonstrates effective communication skills as a palliative care consult team member and liaison in patient care processes.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Master's Degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Minimum of two years experience in hospital, long term care or hospice setting.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, their families and the general public. Ability to effectively present and receive information in one-on-one and small group situations, as well. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts to practical situations. Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: Thrive Program

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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